Training/Curriculum Development Specialist

Department of Public Safety•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. The Training and Development Specialist IV performs highly complex (senior-level) training and development work. Work involves evaluating and designing training rosters for the facility, monitoring and documenting the actions and behaviors of class participants to ensure compliance with Facility Policies and Facility Competency Training & Development (FCTD) guidelines, facilitates workshops and meetings and maintains responsibility for the readiness, organization, and functionality of all CTD training rooms, equipment, and instructional materials. Serves as the FCTD curriculum coordinator and subject matter expert (SME) to ensure curriculum is updated as policies change and reflect current versions of the Texas Administrative Code, The Joint Commission (TJC), and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards. Works under limited supervision from the CTD Director, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in social work, education, or a related field is generally preferred OR Three (3) years’ Experience in at least one of the following: Developing policies/reports/memos or development of curriculum/training materials.
Three (3) years’ of conducting and developing training.
Three (3) years’ experience in supervisory or lead role.
Three (3) years’ Experience with computer database systems and Microsoft Office products.
Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle.
Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licenser.
Eligible driving record required based on Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Fleet Management policy.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.
Must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

Nice To Haves

Waco and Terrell Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and designs training rosters for the facility that are entered into PeopleSoft.
Tracks training of all facilities employees to ensure facility compliance of 95%.
Ensures the monthly mandatory/delinquent list is up to date and accurate, which involves running a report at the beginning of the month and reconciling this with an excel spreadsheet to track all required and delinquent training for that month.
Responsible for removing training as it is taken and sending reminders to appropriate individuals to ensure training is scheduled and completed in order not to affect the facility compliance.
Monitors and documents the actions and behaviors of class participants to ensure compliance with psychiatric facility policies and FCTD guidelines.
Maintains necessary certifications to teach certain FCTD courses and other assigned classes.
Facilitates workshops and meetings and maintains responsibility for the readiness, organization, and functionality of all CTD training rooms, equipment, and instructional materials.
Supports survey and audit readiness for the CTD Department by responding to audit findings, preparing required documentation, and participating in meetings and conference calls.
Prepares, reviews, and submits training reports as required to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards.
Serves as the FCTD curriculum coordinator and subject matter expert (SME) to ensure curriculum is updated as policies change and reflect current versions of the Texas Administrative Code, The Joint Commission (TJC), and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards; develops new training; addresses any local customization of standardized training; enhances training content and/or interest.
Demonstrates accurate and effective use of the PeopleSoft Training Information Management System (TIMS) training management system to ensure complete, timely, and accurate documentation of staff training activities.
Enters and maintains training rosters, generates departmental and compliance reports, and monitors data integrity to support regulatory requirements, workforce tracking, and organizational training goals.
Promotes the use of training services across the facility by collaborating with leadership and staff to identify training needs and opportunities for program improvement.
Analyzes training materials and content for accessibility and effectiveness and recommends modifications to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and enhance learning outcomes.
Assists in resolving training-related issues and supports the implementation of modern training methods and techniques to improve service delivery and staff development.
Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.